Author Archives: Patrick Peck

About Patrick Peck

Born in Middlebury, Vt. , Live in Summerville, SC for the last 25yrs. Southern by choice ! Husband, father , true friend. Home Remodeler, freelance writer, hunter, fisherman (anything outdoors). Loved by babies and animals.

Old Santee Canal Park

Posted on November 7, 2012 by Patrick Peck

Old Santee Canal Park is a lovely hidden gem located in Moncks Corner, SC , a short drive from downtown Charleston. The park offers its visitors a glimpse at the events that shaped our lives and our communities as we … Continue reading →

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My Take on Hurricane Preparedness

Posted on August 10, 2012 by Patrick Peck

I have been living in Summerville, SC for 27 years and I have always opted to stay and ride out hurricanes. I was in the USN when Hurricane Hugo hit in 1989 and was away from home. My wife and … Continue reading →

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Fun on the trails at Carolina Adventure World

Posted on June 30, 2012 by Patrick Peck

My best friend and I discovered a wonderful place to ride our ATVs that is so much more fun than poking around in the lowcountry woods and splashing in the mud holes that are offered around here. We live in … Continue reading →

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Friendship – Make 2012 your Year to be a Friend

Posted on January 2, 2012 by Patrick Peck

I am blessed with true friends. It is a truly comforting feeling. There are many quotes out there that describe true friendship, but I am going to give my own take on friendship. In my world a friend can be … Continue reading →

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Hunting . . . Why I Hunt

Posted on December 22, 2011 by Patrick Peck

Yes indeed, I am one of those guys that puts on camouflage and grabs a rifle and sits in a tree waiting to ambush a poor unsuspecting animal. Before you judge me… Hear me out. I do not hunt to … Continue reading →

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Sandy . . . Our Family Dog

Posted on December 20, 2011 by Patrick Peck

It would be hard to imagine my life without a canine companion. We had various dogs as pets when I was growing up. They taught me about responsibility. I had to feed them and take care of them. They taught … Continue reading →

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Bathroom Renovation 101

Posted on May 20, 2011 by Patrick Peck

So…. You are going to make the leap and have your bathroom remodeled. Good for you! All too often , homeowners live with an outdated bath for years. When they decide to put the home on the market, they THEN … Continue reading →

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